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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,602.93, 9,893.97 and 2,437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,602.93, 9,893.97 and 2,437.20 is: 3,651.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,602.93 : 9,893.97 = 2,437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,602.93/9,893.97 = 2,437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,602.93x = 9,893.97 × 2,437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,602.93x = 24,113,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,113,583.68/6,602.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.95

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